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Kentucky Senate acts to preserve coal-fired power plants

The Kentucky Senate has approved legislation focused on preserving coal-fired power plants across the Commonwealth.

WEKU · Mar 3, 2023

Legislation tied to COVID vaccinations for school-aged children moves out of committee

Legislation prohibiting the Kentucky Department of Education from requiring COVID vaccinations for school attendance is before the full House. The bill got backing Thursday from the House Health Services Committee.

WEKU · Mar 3, 2023

National Weather Service: Severe weather likely across Kentucky Friday

Strong winds, severe thunderstorms, locally heavy rainfall is expected throughout the commonwealth

WEKU · Mar 2, 2023

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Today's Interview: Chautauqua speaker tells Appalachian history from perspective of a woman historia

Jessie Wilkerson is a history chair at the University of West Virginia. She said her interest in women’s history dates back to childhood.

WEKU · Mar 2, 2023

Poetry and fiction headline a Lexington event honoring Women's voices

Celebrating Women's Voices: Poetry and Fiction

WEKU · Mar 2, 2023

Bill to reconstitute KET Board Easily Moves Out of the Senate

Legislation calling for reconstituting the makeup of Kentucky Educational Television’s board is on its way to the Kentucky House.

WEKU · Mar 2, 2023

Frankfort get $100K grant to make U.S. 60 safer for pedestrians

Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson said a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will allow the city to hire consultants to study how to make U.S. 60 safer for pedestrians.

WEKU · Mar 2, 2023

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Asbury revival carried over to Rupp Arena by a Minnesota based non-profit

The founder and president of Pulse, a Minnesota based Christian non-profit group that rented Rupp Arena Sunday, said what happened there, and at Asbury University’s revival, is like a dream.

WEKU · Mar 2, 2023

Parking in Lexington remains an issue in the State Capitol

The Kentucky Senate is expected to vote on legislation pertaining to parking rates in the state’s second-largest city.

WEKU · Mar 2, 2023

Senate version of juvenile justice detention reform passes out of committee

A multi-faceted bill aimed at addressing a variety of safety and staffing issues in Kentucky’s juvenile justice system is moving in the Kentucky Senate.

WEKU · Mar 1, 2023

Today's Interview: Severe Weather and Mental Health

An interview with Dr. Allen Brenzel, Kentucky Director of Behavioral Health

WEKU · Mar 1, 2023

The future of autonomous vehicles in Kentucky gets a legislative hearing

The anticipated transition of vehicle transportation in the coming years got a hearing in a Kentucky legislative meeting Tuesday. The bill establishes the regulatory framework for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on Kentucky’s public highways.

WEKU · Mar 1, 2023

Man charged with killing police officers in eastern Kentucky found dead at Pike County Detention Cen

50 year old Lance Storz was found dead Tuesday morning

WEKU · Mar 1, 2023

Lexington police say license plate readers are working

An update on the use of Flock license plate readers was on the agenda of Tuesday’s Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council work session.

WEKU · Mar 1, 2023

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WEKU · Feb 28, 2023

Local tourism leaders take their case to Frankfort

Representatives from local tourism agencies and businesses are making their case in Frankfort this week. These tourism officials have been meeting with lawmakers.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2023

Further expansion for central Kentucky animal and food safety company

A manufacturer of animal and food safety products is expanding its presence in central Kentucky.

WEKU · Feb 27, 2023

Major changes to a state cabinet are moving through the Kentucky legislature

Legislation calling for substantial reorganization in a major state government agency is now before the Kentucky House. The Senate last week unanimously approved the reorg measure for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

WEKU · Feb 27, 2023

Asbury measles case a concern for unvaccinated attendees

The State Department for Public Health reports that someone who attended the revival at Asbury College February 18th had measles. Officials say anyone attending that day could be at risk.

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WEKU · Feb 27, 2023

Kentucky-Taiwan connection highlighted in the state Senate

The ties between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and an East Asian country have been put on full display at the Frankfort Capitol. It came Friday when Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Bi-khim Hsiao addressed the Kentucky Senate.

WEKU · Feb 27, 2023

The first days of March signal a time to refresh severe weather preparation

The end of February and the beginning of March signals a time to hone in on the possibility of stormy weather. Wednesday marks the beginning of Severe Weather Awareness Week.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2023

Governor Beshear declares state of emergency due to storm damage

State official have had a chance to assess the damage from storms earlier this month.

WEKU · Feb 24, 2023

Kentucky Senate backs prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners

The current session of the General Assembly has helped clarify the role of nurse practitioners in Kentucky. Physicians and nurse practitioners came to an agreement on prescriptive authority for NPs.

WEKU · Feb 24, 2023

Kentucky receives over $18 million for student mental health

Two educational co-ops were selected to receive the funds over the course of five years.

WEKU · Feb 24, 2023

Today's Interview: A look at the Mountain Parkway Expansion Project

An interview with Aric Skaggs, Mountain Parkway Expansion Manager

WEKU · Feb 24, 2023

The Appalachian voice is being taught to KY schoolchildren through storytelling

Octavia Sexton is a teaching artist who travels the state inspiring students in vocal storytelling in her mountain dialect.

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